Houston, TX vs Springdale, AR
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
No universal winner
Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Houston
72.1
#926 nationally
Springdale
70.4
#1107 nationally
Houston leads in walk score (48 vs 28). Springdale leads in average commute (21.8 min vs 28.5 min). Springdale leads in school rating (6.2 vs 5.5).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Houston, TX | Springdale, AR |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.1 (#926) | 70.4 (#1107) |
| Population | 2,314,157 | 92,189 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $263,563 | $342,415 |
| Median Household Income | $57,791 | $58,924 |
| Average Commute | 28.5 min | 21.8 min |
| Walk Score | 48 | 28 |
| Crime Level | Moderate-High | Moderate |
| School Rating | 5.5 | 6.2 |
| Cost of Living Index | 96 | 86 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+5.5 | R+6.7 |
C-
72.1 Score
Houston, TX
Space City with global energy
Median Home
$263,563
Population
2,314,157
Crime
Moderate-High
Schools
C
Southwest
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C-
70.4 Score
Springdale, AR
Poultry capital in booming Northwest Arkansas
Median Home
$342,415
Population
92,189
Crime
Moderate
Schools
B-
Southwest
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